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(in England and Wales) an exam usually taken in year 13 of school or college (= the final year) when students are aged 18. Students must first study a subject at AS level before they can take an A2 exam. Together AS and A2 level exams form the A level (Advanced level) qualification, which is needed for entrance to universities:
Students will normally take three A2 subjects.
He’s doing an A2 (level) in Maths.